The National tribune., 1887-01-13
Department GleanIugs.
DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN.


DEAR TRIBUNE: Wesley w. Patton Corps No.
10, of Brodhead. Wis, has just held its second
nuRl fair, under the name Of the Brodhead Exposi-
tion, closing with the Christmas holidays Brough-
tons Hall, in which the exposition was held, Is a
large and commodous room; the leading mer-
chants Of the village rented space along the sides in
which to display their special wares and the mid
die of the room was devoted TO the ladies of the
Corps, who, upon tables scattered here and there,
made fine display Of useful and ornamental arti-
cles of their own handiwoTk. One table was de-
voted to the sale of Japanese goods and two ladies
of the Corps in japanese costume had IL in charge.
One interesting feature Of the exposition was the
Museum of Antiquities and CuTiosities," which
contained, besides ancient china, wearing apparel
and coins. articles Of native manufacture from
Africa and India and rare specimens from
our own land. among them tin from
the Black Hills and amethyst from the
north shore of Lake Superior. Other attrac-
tions were the daily paper issued from the Office
of the Broadhead Independent. called the Daily In
dependent and Exposition SoureRir, and the choice
music by the Broadhead Cornet Band. The Expo
sition closed on the last evening with n dime en-
tertainment which was very attractive. fully 500
people being present. The ladies of the Corps
netted the result OF their labors, nearly 500.
On Thursday evening, Dec. %, the Post and the
Corps enjoyed a social together in the Post Hall
at which time the members Of the Post were sur
priscd by the presentation OF SO from the Corps
Mrs. Eleanor Stone the President, in n graceful
speech rendered the money and Commander c.
ID. Wooster being absent, IT was received by AdJt
III. G. Putnam, who overcome by surprise
that he called upon Commander-elect A. n. Ran
dali 10 reply.
Mrs. Stone then, on behalf Of the Corps, pre-
senied the band with $40 The leader, Comrade II.
r. Clark. in receiving 1t, said that the band boys
had always been happy TO aid the ladies OF the
Corps without thought of fee or reward, but a
token of the kindly appreciation Of the Corps the
money was gratefully received.
Mrs. Gertie Rogers, of Milwaukee, President of
Wisconsin Department, W.R.C, then made a short
and charming speech to the Post; among other
| things suggesting that they hold open meetings,
and allow the boys-the growing lads-to whom
the war Is no more than q dream that Is told, to
listen 20 their stories their thrilling "reminiscences
and thus and strengthen the youthful patriot
ism of the Nation. After "A short speech by Com
| rade A. T.. Bulson, refreshments were served and
the remainder Of the evening spent in happy social
| converse.-Mrs. III. III. Charlton, Corresponding Sec
| retary.
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The inspections have been pro
| crossing in this Department, the work being per
| formed principally by the Department officers the
Inspector having been Obliged TO tender her resis
| nation owing to severe domestic atfiicton.
Iroquois Post. No. So of Iroquois and their aux
Hilary Corps, No; p, held Campfire few even
grand success The veterans marched bravey "a
/ the attack on the Widespread tables and came of
victorious Stirring old songs and stories filled
up the evening until late hour. vote of thanks
was rendered Mr.. and Mrs. Welton for their kind
ness and hospitality and all went home happy In
the thought that this was to be only the first o
/ many such happy Reunions. Corps No. 25 is tho
youngest Corps IN this Department, but they seem
to grasp the true idea of our organization and are
Corps No. %, OF Miller, is busy holding social.
and entertainments for the benefit OF the relic
| fund. and find many and worthy objects for theii
charity indeed would all the Corps If they woulc
but look around them. Ii Is a noticeable fact tina
| those Corps which do the most relief work are tn,
most harmonious and prosperous. all petty strifei
and chickering's being forgotten and lost sight of il
the nobler object Of doing good to others.-*** Hu
| ron, Dakota.
| TRUE STORY.
DEAR TRIBUNE: am constant reader of TN,
| TRIBUNE; am very much interested In Loyal Wo
| mans Work. While looking over the letters o
| Dec. 10th my attention sadly called to lette
from one of our comrades little daughters of West
Kansas. Itis pitiful story that she tells but d.
not doubt but that IL Is true, for have been ther
| myself, and know what those on the frontier hav,
to endure. My heart aches for those poor children
and mother. / know just exactly how TO sympa
tlize with her. Oh, shame, that this Governmen
should neglect the soldiers that gave the best o
their lives for this beautiful country of ours.
The Relief Corps and Post of Clyde gave a fre
Thanksgiving dinner 10 all soldiers and their fam
lies. more particularly to those who were not abb
to get up dinner at home. and had u good soca
time. About $50 partook. should like To have ha'
this poor family with US. the little one says IA
had NO Thanksgiving dinner. They would hay